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FC Villarreal B vs FC Cartagena, Segunda Division 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Segunda Division · 2023-24
FC Villarreal B
1 – 2
Full Time
FC Cartagena
Sat 2 Sep 2023 · 19:00 UTC Ciudad Deportiva del Villarreal 1,522 HT 45' · FT 45'
Alex Fores 8' 1–0
1–1 71' Ivan Ayllon
1–2 74' Ortuno
Javier Ontiveros 16' Y
Abraham Rando 38' Y
Y 45' Gonzalo Verdu
Y 76' Ortuno
Y 90' Juan Narvaez

Overview

Match Preview

FC Villarreal B vs FC Cartagena — Segunda Division at Ciudad Deportiva del Villarreal.

Match Details

  • Referee Iosu Galech Apezteguia (Spain)
  • Assistant 1 Marcos Barroso Galan (Spain)
  • Assistant 2 Alvaro Gonzalez Narvaez (Spain)

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Real Racing Club de Santander 42 82
2 RC Deportivo La Coruña 42 77
3 Málaga CF 42 73
4 CD Mirandés 42 40
5 SD Huesca 42 38
6 Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa 42 37
7 Real Zaragoza 42 36
8 CD Castellon 1 3
9 Andorra CF 0 0
10 RCD Mallorca 0 0
11 Granada CF 0 0
12 Cadiz CF 0 0
13 Real Oviedo 0 0
14 Celta Vigo B 0 0
15 UD Almería 0 0
16 UD Las Palmas 0 0
17 Burgos CF 0 0
18 SD Eibar 0 0
19 Cordoba CF 0 0
20 Real Sporting de Gijon 0 0
21 Albacete Balompie 0 0
22 CD Leganes 0 0
23 CD Tenerife 0 0
24 CD Eldense 0 0
25 Girona FC 0 0
26 CE Sabadell FC 0 0
27 Real Sociedad B 1 0
28 Real Valladolid CF 0 0
29 AD Ceuta FC 0 0

Head-to-Head

2
FC Villarreal B 2 games · Avg 4.0 goals FC Cartagena
Last 5 meetings
2023-09-02 FC Villarreal B 1–2 FC Cartagena

Recent Form

FC Villarreal B
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Sep FC Cartagena H 1–2 L
26 Aug Elche CF A 0–1 L
21 Aug CD Eldense H 3–1 W
12 Aug Real Zaragoza A 0–2 L
FC Cartagena
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Sep FC Villarreal B A 2–1 W
25 Aug Levante UD H 0–1 L
18 Aug Andorra CF A 2–3 L
13 Aug CD Eldense H 0–1 L

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to Ciudad Deportiva del Villarreal that hosts another battle between FC Villarreal B and FC Cartagena.
  • 5' Pedro Alcala is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FC Cartagena so far.
  • 8' GOAL! Alex Fores scores on 8. Assisted by Carlos Romero
  • 13' With 0 assists to his name this season, Isak Jansson is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FC Villarreal B.
  • 16' The referee calls foul for Javier Ontiveros. He receives a card.
  • 21' FC Cartagena are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 26' FC Villarreal B is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 31' A quiet spell here at Ciudad Deportiva del Villarreal. FC Cartagena seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 36' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 36 minutes.
  • 38' A meaty challenge results in booking for Abraham Rando on 38.
  • 43' Supporters expect more eagerness from Lautaro De Leon, as he is very good at scoring at Ciudad Deportiva del Villarreal with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 45' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Gonzalo Verdu on 45 minutes.
  • 50' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 55' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 59' FC Cartagena make a change. Tomas Alarcon trudges off to be replaced by Isak Jansson on 59 minutes.
  • 60' Gonzalo Verdu makes way for Damian Musto at the 60 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Cartagena.
  • 65' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FC Villarreal B side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 70' Rodri Alonso gets the nod from FC Villarreal B. He replaces Jorge Pascual and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 71' Ivan Ayllon adds to his 0 season tally! FC Cartagena lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 74' Against the run of play, Ortuno has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 76' Ortuno is having his name booked by the referee on 76.
  • 79' Another change for FC Cartagena made on 79 minute. Ortuno leaves to be changed by Juan Narvaez.
  • 83' Kiko Olivas is replacing Jony Alamo for the FC Cartagena side.
  • 84' The whistle greets Abraham Rando as he departs to be replaced by Fabio Blanco.
  • 89' FC Villarreal B started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 89.
  • 90' Juan Narvaez was booked on 90.
  • Another three points for FC Cartagena.

Lineups

FC Villarreal B Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

FC Cartagena Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.44 FC Villarreal B xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.5 FC Cartagena xG
I would bet for: FC Villarreal B or FC Cartagena 72% + Both teams to score 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FC Villarreal B36% Draw28% FC Cartagena36%
Actual: FC Cartagena win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes60% 0% No40%
Avg goals/match: 2.94
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 79%
21%
± 2.5 56%
44%
± 3.5 34%
66%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

FC Villarreal B or Draw
64%
Draw or FC Cartagena
64%
FC Villarreal B or FC Cartagena
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
FC Villarreal B27% Draw45% FC Cartagena28%
Actual: FC Villarreal B win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.3%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.9%
0 – 0
7.1%
0 – 1
7%
1 – 0
6.7%
2 – 2
5.9%
0 – 2
5.9%
2 – 0
5.4%
1 – 3
4.1%
3 – 1
3.8%
2 – 3
3%

Asian Handicap — FC Villarreal B

Handicap FC Villarreal B covers Push FC Cartagena covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 11% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 18% 65%
-0.5 35% — 65%
+0.5 62% — 38%
+1 62% 19% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 11% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

FC Villarreal B keeps clean sheet
23% ✓
FC Cartagena keeps clean sheet
24% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.